Signs And Symbols Of Baptism Flashcards
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Water
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Purifying symbol of life but also death- Baptism is a sign of new life- the Christian is freed from the death of sin.
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Oil of catechumens
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Strength and protection
3
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Oil of chrism
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Consecration for the service of god. This oil contains perfume. The candidate is crowned as a new Christian- the anointing is on the crown of the head.
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White garment
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White the colour for the clothing of the messiah
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Candle
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Jesus light of the world, lit from the pascal candle which represents the resurrection of Jesus.
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Words
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‘I baptise yo=u in the name of the father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.’ The key words in the ceremony when the water is poured over the babies head.
